I have found that the most influential people in my career were less concerned with titles like director, leader or mentor and were more concerned with living the Air Force and Army core values.
Management Command to execute their mission.
How did you become part of the Army Acquisition Workforce, and why?
I joined the AL&T Workforce as a Stu- dent Career Experience Program intern with the Air Force. I found that contract- ing—specifically the information systems used to execute the contracting mission— was an excellent fit with my interests in supply
chain management and
had to participate in the DOD Execu- tive Leadership Development Program in 2008-09. Te lessons
this program
provided in strategic thinking, commu- nications, teamwork and knowledge of the DOD mission have been instrumen- tal in my career progression.
Can you name a particular mentor or mentors who helped you in your career? How did they help you? Have you been a mentor?
tech-
nology. I have remained in the AL&T Workforce because I am proud to work for an organization whose strategic inter- ests and moral character reach beyond generating wealth for shareholders.
What do you see as the most important points in your career with the Army Acquisition Workforce, and why?
I spent about three years developing the functional requirements for the Army’s future contract writing and man- agement system [the Army Contract Writing System]. Tis project gave me the opportunity to interact with con- tracting, finance, logistics and program management professionals across the Army. Additionally, since similar systems have had a 20-year-plus life cycle, it pro- vided me the once-in-a-lifetime chance to engage in strategic planning for a sys- tem that will affect the Army contracting enterprise for an entire generation. I am also very grateful for the opportunity I
I have found that the most influential people in my career were less concerned with titles like director, leader or men- tor and were more concerned with living the Air Force and Army core values. My first contracting officer took the time to teach me the ropes, although it took time away from doing the other things he was responsible for, and taught me the con- cept of selfless service. I learned integrity from one of my directors, who refused to back down from her responsibilities even under extreme pressure to compro- mise process for the sake of expediency. Te co-worker who performed the same job for 15 years while bringing the same level of intensity to each project she was involved in taught me duty.
I feel extremely privileged to have worked with so many people who live each day according to these principles and do so without the expectation that it be done because they are required to do so as a mentor. Similarly, although I’ve never
sought after or worn the title of mentor, I try to incorporate their example into my core values. In doing so, I hope that I will pass along their influence to others regardless of rank or title.
What’s the greatest satisfaction you have in being a part of the Army Acqui- sition Workforce?
Although I get great enjoyment working with business systems, managing people and projects and improving business processes, the greatest satisfaction I have in being part of the AL&T Workforce is knowing that in my own little way, I am contributing to the mission of the greatest military power this world has ever known, and that this power is being used for the proliferation of freedom across the globe.
What advice would you give to some- one who wants to get where you are today?
Tere is no magic recipe for being pro- moted, getting accepted into programs or working on interesting projects. Te most any of us can do is prepare our- selves to take advantage of opportunities when they present themselves. Most of
the opportunities for advancement
and development I have been extended were predicated upon whether I had successfully completed the duties and responsibilities of my current and pre- vious assignments. Because I had my responsibilities well taken care of, I was available to take on new responsibilities that were both fun and challenging. I’m in a rewarding position, and my advice to anyone who wants to get there, too, is to do your best to fulfill the duties you have, whatever they may be; then, be patient and vigilant in seeking out new opportunities.
—MS. SUSAN L. FOLLETT
ASC.ARMY.MIL 11
ACQUISITION
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